Heroes in Healthcare

April 12, 2013 Heroes in Healthcare: Paula Grigoli, front & center gathers with her colleagues from the Community Outreach winners the Safe & Healthy Children's Coalition at the "Healthcare Heroes" award a Naples Daily News sponsored event at the Waldorf Astoria. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

April 12, 2013 Heroes in Healthcare. Michele Thoman, MBA, RN and past Healthcare Heroe welcomed the crowd of 300 plus on hand for the ceremobny at the Naples Daily News sponsored event at the Waldorf Astoria. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

April 12, 2013 Heroes in Healthcare: The Nurse's Excellence in Healthcare award went to Denise McNulty, DNP, MSN, ARNP for her service and teaching efforts in the field at the "Healthcare Heroes" award a Naples Daily News sponsored event at the Waldorf Astoria. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

April 12, 2013 Heroes in Healthcare: In the Dental Excellence in Healthcare category, Dr David O'Sullivan, left and Dr Leo Cullinan center receive their "Healthcare Heroes" award from Dave Neill at the "Healthcare Heroes" award a Naples Daily News sponsored event at the Waldorf Astoria. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

April 12, 2013 Heroes in Healthcare: Dr.Allison Nist who specializes in infectious diseases and made a career caring for HIV positive patients accepts her award for Physician's Excellence in Healthcare at the "Healthcare Heroes" award a Naples Daily News sponsored event at the Waldorf Astoria. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

April 12, 2013 Heroes in Healthcare: Dr Howard Friedman, 2nd from right and the Lions Club who do so much for eye care locally & internationally. The group won the award for Innovation in Healthcare at "Healthcare Heroes" award a Naples Daily News sponsored event at the Waldorf Astoria. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

April 12, 2013 Heroes in Healthcare: The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Dr. Daniel Dosoretz of 21st Century Oncology. A radiation specialist he was pleased to report the quality of care given to everyone including those without means of payment. Besides a dedicated professional he's a family man who enjoyed calling out family members in attendance. The "Healthcare Heroes" award was a Naples Daily News sponsored event at the Waldorf Astoria. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

April 12, 2013 Heroes in Healthcare: The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Dr. Daniel Dosoretz of 21st Century Oncology. A radiation specialist he was pleased to report the quality of care given to everyone including those without means of payment. The "Healthcare Heroes" award was a Naples Daily News sponsored event at the Waldorf Astoria. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

April 12, 2013 Heroes in Healthcare: Dr.Todd Vedder accepts the Community Outreach award on behalf of Safe & Healthy Children's Coalition. They work to educate on & reduce top killers and health threats of children- drowning, SIDS, & obesity at the "Healthcare Heroes" award a Naples Daily News sponsored event at the Waldorf Astoria. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

April 12, 2013 Heroes in Healthcare: Here LuAnne Wahlstrom is awarded for Administrative Excellence in Healthcare at the "Healthcare Heroes" award a Naples Daily News sponsored event at the Waldorf Astoria. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

April 12, 2013 Heroes in Healthcare: Stephen Cooke, left accepted the Healthcare Professional award on behalf of the Cardiac Cath Lab from NCH at the "Healthcare Heroes" award a Naples Daily News sponsored event at the Waldorf Astoria. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

April 12, 2013 Heroes in Healthcare. After 200 plus nominations of individuals, groups and organizations 8 members in as many categories were awarded "Healthcare Heroe" at the Naples Daily News sponsored event at the waldorf Astoria. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

April 12, 2013 Heroes in Healthcare: The 300 plus attendees joined Jeff Lytle in a rendition of America the Beautiful at the "Healthcare Heroes" award at the Naples Daily News sponsored event at the Waldorf Astoria. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

April 12, 2013 Heroes in Healthcare: Jeff Lytle, Editorial Page Editor and host of the radio show Naples Daily News Newsmakers takes the stand to kick off the awards presentations at the "Healthcare Heroes" award at the Naples Daily News sponsored event at the Waldorf Astoria. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

April 12, 2013 Heroes in Healthcare: Jean Ann Lynch, Founder and Board President of Baby Basics of Collier County. Her organization helps provide the basics for baby care to families in need. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

April 12, 2013 Heroes in Healthcare: Dave Neill, President & Publisher, Naples Daily News gave an overview and history of the "Healthcare Heroes" award at the Naples Daily News sponsored event at the Waldorf Astoria. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

April 12, 2013 Heroes in Healthcare.Rev. Michael R. Harper, M.Div gave the invocation for the "Healthcare Heroe" awards at the Naples Daily News sponsored event at the waldorf Astoria. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

April 12, 2013 Heroes in Healthcare: Dr. Howard Friedman, right spoke on behalf of the Lions Club an organization influenced by Helen Keller whose mission today is screening and improving eye care for people of all ages. He's at the "Healthcare Heroes" award a Naples Daily News sponsored event at the Waldorf Astoria. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.